Wild Mushroom Tort
- 3 ounces porcini mushrooms, reconstituted
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 5 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup shallots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) margarine
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 2 tablespoons mixed herbs of your choice
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 recipe Homemade Pie Crust
- 2/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- Dash of salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup icecold water
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and shallots in the margarine.
- Add the brandy and herbs and cook about 4 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the cream, egg and egg yolks.
- Fill the pie crust with the cheese, place the mushrooms and shallots on top, and pour the cream and egg mixture over all.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, longer if necessary.
- Place the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the shortening and cut with a pastry blender, or use your hands.
- Add the water, a tablespoon at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth.
- Roll out the dough to fit a 9inch pie pan.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/wild-mushroom-tort-recipe.html (may not work)